Beef
Updates on the suckler and dairy beef herds in Grange and a preview of BEEF2024
Teagasc researchers Peter Doyle and Nicky Byrne join Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the suckler and dairy-beef herds in Grange, what research is currently ongoing and what’s happening at the National Beef Open Day, BEEF2024 on Wednesday, June 26.
12 June 2024
Answering the questions on ensiling mixed swards
More diverse swards have the potential to make a high-quality silage crop from reduced fertiliser input in the correct conditions. But high clover swards can be more challenging to ensile than typical perennial ryegrass crops.
08 June 2024
A preview of the Irish Grassland Association National Beef Walk
With the upcoming Irish Grassland Association (IGA) National Beef walk taking place on Tuesday, June 11, Martin Shaughnessy, sucker and sheep farmer from Co. Mayo, and Paddy Casey, the IGA’s Beef chairperson, are on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss Martin’s system and the upcoming open day.
08 June 2024
Summer Management of Grassland and Cattle
John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Galway Galway/Clare, discusses grassland management, breeding and herd management, reseeding, parasite control in cattle, and farm safety.
07 June 2024
Balancing AI breeding and off-farm work commitments
By being organised and using technology, Aonghusa Fahy manages to use AI despite working full time off farm.
07 June 2024
What’s new in dairy-beef systems?
A Teagasc team recently met with a group of Wexford farmers to discuss the latest developments in dairy-beef production, writes Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc.
06 June 2024
Breeding, drafting lambs and preparing for silage with Oliva Hynes, Future Beef Farmer
Olivia Hynes farms full time in Co. Roscommon on 70ha, split between owned and rented land. Operating a mixed farming system, carrying 45 suckler cows and 280 ewes, June centres on breeding, saving silage and the drafting of lambs.
05 June 2024
Mid-season worm control for dairy-beef systems
As we move through the summer and stock return to paddocks they have already grazed, parasite burdens will start to develop across farms. Tommy Cox, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, offers some key advice on dosing dairy-beef animals.
05 June 2024
Creating a fertiliser plan – why it’s needed and how to get one completed
Getting a fertiliser plan should be a priority for every farmer in 2024, writes Tim Hyde, Environment Specialist at Teagasc, who details why it’s required and the process of having one completed.
31 May 2024
Watch: Farmers share actionable measures to improve water quality
The Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign, a multifaceted approach to support and accelerate the adoption of actions on all farms to improve all water bodies to Good or High Ecological Status, centres on 8 actions for change.
31 May 2024
6 factors to consider for this year’s silage season
With silage feeding not that far in the rear view mirror on a lot of farms, James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, explains why the time is now to take first cut-silage, if possible, to set your farm up as best you can for the year ahead.
30 May 2024
Trevor Boland’s update from his autumn-calving herd
Future Beef Farmer, Trevor Boland is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast providing an update on his autumn-calving system, included is an update on silage harvesting and management of grass in the coming weeks.
29 May 2024
Quality over Quantity - Silage 2024
Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, discusses the importance of creating a fodder budget, ensuring high-quality silage for optimal animal performance, and timing the harvest correctly to balance quality and quantity.
25 May 2024
89% of herd bred in the first three weeks at Newford
Michael Fagan provides an update on breeding from Newford, where the policy of using 100% AI is being continued into 2024.
23 May 2024
Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm launched
The Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm was officially launched this week. This joint initiative between Dawn Meats, Shinagh Estates and Teagasc was established to demonstrate best practice in breeding, rearing and finishing dairy-beef animals.
22 May 2024
Olivia Hynes’ successful mixed grazing in Co. Roscommon
For this joint Beef Edge and OviCast podcast with Catherine Egan and Ciaran Lynch, Olivia Hynes, a Future Beef Farmer from Roscommon, discusses how she is managing grass this year and how mixed grazing is working on her farm.
22 May 2024
New Teagasc study highlights the low environmental impact of small farms in Ireland
A new Teagasc study investigates the economic, environmental and social sustainability of small farms, using data collected through the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS).
21 May 2024
Over 13,000 sign up to improve dairy-beef breeding
A total of 13,155 applications were received for the CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme, a scheme which offers a financial incentive to dairy farmers to use sires of higher genetic merit.
21 May 2024
Getting back on track in south Mayo
Michael Biggins and his son Niall farm just outside the village of Glencorrib in south Mayo. Gabriel Trayers, Teagasc Future Beef Advisor, tells us how they are getting back on track after a difficult spring, focusing on replenishing silage stocks, introducing a red clover sward and breeding.
18 May 2024
Summer dosing strategies for dairy beef animals
An important factor in achieving the desired levels of animal performance on calf-to-beef systems during the grazing season is ensuing they are free from parasites. Due to its grass-based nature, dairy beef animals are particularly exposed to outbreaks of stomach worms and lungworm.
16 May 2024
An update from the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm
It has been a busy few weeks on the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm, writes Chloe Millar who updates us on infrastructure improvements, calf rearing, animal performance and grassland management.
16 May 2024
How to maximise the breeding season on your farm
Teagasc Researcher, David Kenny is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss how to deal with current breeding issues and the key tips to be aware of.
15 May 2024
How this Future Beef Farmer plans to make quality silage
Teagasc Future Beef Programme participant, John Dunne has plans to replenish his silage stocks after a long winter. Along with ensuring sufficient fodder is available, he’s targeting the production of high-quality silage in the first cut.
15 May 2024
Key tips on building a fodder reserve this summer
Following a wet spring and a prolonged winter housing period, silage and fodder reserves on many farms are now completely exhausted. Silage stocks will need to be replenished to provide adequate fodder for next winter and for any unplanned times of wet weather or drought conditions.
14 May 2024
John Pringle: Preparations for winter silage after a challenging spring
Spring 2024 has been long and hard, and has tested the resolve of most farmers in Ireland. John Pringle will be ensuring he has enough silage for the coming winter.
13 May 2024
A stitch in time - actions taken during challenging weather pay off at breeding
Aonghusa Fahy discusses how he managed bad weather conditions, maintained the body condition of cows ahead of the breeding season and tailored his bull team to match the needs of his herd.
11 May 2024
Adding continental sires to the dairy breeding mix
After mastering their replacement heifer breeding strategy, Kevin and Enda Farrell have doubled down on their beef breeding strategy to produce quality calves.
11 May 2024
Diary date: ‘Securing your future’ key theme of BEEF2024
Taking place on Wednesday, June 26, Teagasc’s major beef open day BEEF2024 was launched at the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co. Meath.
09 May 2024
In-person SCEP training planned for summer
To address the concerns raised by farmers following the launch of online SCEP training recently, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D, confirmed that a number of in-person SCEP training events will be held later this summer.
08 May 2024
Management tips for dairy-beef farms for the coming weeks
DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Tommy Cox is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with an update on the programme farms, management tips for the coming weeks and advice on weaning.
08 May 2024